Community Policing
The Community Policing topic covers efforts by agencies and officers to partner with other branches of local government as well as non-governmental organizations to reduce crime and increase the quality of life for law-abiding citizens.
Discover how informed training and proactive engagement programs can shift police-youth encounters, improving outcomes and building trust in the justice system
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Retired Pittsburgh Police Chief Robert McNeilly, Jr., has written an operator’s manual for developing and managing effective police forces on any scale
Police1 columnist Lindsey Bertomen meets some Stanislaus County Sheriff’s deputies during this week’s National Night Out celebrations
“It helps me predict some of the concerns within our community if we hear the perspectives from our young people.”
Chief George Paugh discusses the importance of offering good technology and equipment for officers, and strengthening bonds with the community
With the immersive technologies becoming available, citizens can better understand what officers experience
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Author and NYPD Detective Investigator Adrian Goodwin has one goal: to foster a positive perception of police among the youngest members of the community
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The El Mirage PD uses a cloud-based case management software to provide information and support services to victims impacted by violence and trauma
“Operation Copsicle” was created to celebrate the outgoing class of fifth-graders transitioning into middle school with a sweet treat
For the Salisbury Police Department, community partnerships assist in the agency’s stratified policing model and increase overall citizen satisfaction
Complaints against our officers will never go away. However, don’t always perceive them negatively
The goal should be to end every traffic stop with the offending driver leaving the scene with a new perspective that makes them safer drivers
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Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross said he hopes the vehicle will serve as a community engagement tool
“Myles and his friends were very excited to see the police cars, fire trucks, ambulance and obviously K-9 Tucker!” the department said
The “peacekeepers” in the new unit received training in areas including crowd de-escalation tactics and crisis interruption
Regardless of where an incident occurs, agencies invariably face inquiries from community members and the media about their preparedness and response
A reboot has been issued by former members of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, convened by President Obama in 2014
“Do I put groceries on the table? Or do I spend $175 to get the equipment violation fixed?” Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra said describing what citizens sometimes face
St. Cloud Chief Douglas Goerke apologized to the victim’s family saying, “I have no tolerance for officers who harm our community or violate its trust”
Sheriff Robert Luna’s request, which was opposed by the ACLU, includes plans to purchase a jail management system and new TASERs for deputies on patrol
Sallisaw officers were the “last line of defense” before the suspect’s vehicle would have entered the area, causing potential “massive casualties”
Video of an explosive detection K-9 being handled aggressively inside a Detroit Metropolitan Airport terminal caused outrage on the TSA’s Twitter account
Public Affairs Director Nelly Miles shares communication strategies with Julie Parker in response to the Ahmaud Arbery video
The Task Force on 21st Century Policing’s new report looks at hiring, training and doing away with the military style of command-and-control management
Attendees learned about best and promising community outreach practices and resources that will help them excel in their roles
Video of Long Island police officers asleep highlights concern over officer and citizen safety
Law enforcement efforts will focus on the most dangerous offenders, crime data and high-crime neighborhoods
A California city launched a community survey to give police leaders insight into which qualities mattered most in their next police chief hire
From recruiting to training and accreditation, 2023 federal grants for law enforcement agencies address pressing issues facing communities
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